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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and short, unimproved strips; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers and offers medium range (roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business category, faster and more refined than the Caravan, usually configured for about 6–11 passengers, and built for longer legs, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with reserves depending on payload. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance twin‑turboprop business aircraft with jet‑like cruise speeds, generally seating about 6–9 passengers, and providing range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in an entirely different class as a large VIP airliner; it can be fitted for high‑capacity or luxury layouts, often tens to well over 100 passengers depending on configuration, and delivers intercontinental range, commonly cited around 5,000–6,500 nautical miles (layout and tanking options dependent).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew41
Total Seats128
ManufacturerBoeingPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats357
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771203775
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats108
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats357
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
LavatoryNo
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.447.3
Wingspan (ft)117.947.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.9
Overall Height (ft)40.313.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2